Former noodlers climb a wall of sound Dave Knudson’s mathcore-metal roots have long been evident in Minus the Bear’s guitar work, his complex riffs squiggling and writhing through the band’s woozy sex jams. But where previous albums were largely headphone affairs, fourth LP Omni is a record to rupture speakers. Knudson’s noodling has evolved into heavier, tighter riffing, allowing his Bear bandmates to flex; the result is the group’s most explosive record since its 2002 debut Highly Refined Pirates. Jake Snider’s lyrics are as bedroom-obsessed as always, but Omni’s neon-metallic groove fits his libido well. Lead track “My Time” is...
- 5/6/2010
- Pastemagazine.com
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Fun Fact: Prior to lending his melodic tapping to Minus the Bear, virtuosic guitarist Dave Knudson was a founding member of the revolutionary hardcore outfit Botch. Other Mtb members were previously in a rival hardcore band called Kill Sadie.
Why It's Worth Watching: Trading violent screamo thrashing for mellow arrangement, the men of Minus The Bear create a pleasant culmination of lighthearted melody and tireless rhythm.
For Fans Of: Circa Survive, Cursive, These Arms Are Snakes
They say that it is the journey, not the destination, that is most important in life. Seattle's Minus the Bear couldn’t agree more. That is, of course, since the band's recent acquisition of a tour bus. “We’ve paid our dues with the whole band-in-a-van thing,” says bassist Cory Murchy, “If I never have to squeeze into a tightly packed van with five other guys, I’ll be okay with that.
Fun Fact: Prior to lending his melodic tapping to Minus the Bear, virtuosic guitarist Dave Knudson was a founding member of the revolutionary hardcore outfit Botch. Other Mtb members were previously in a rival hardcore band called Kill Sadie.
Why It's Worth Watching: Trading violent screamo thrashing for mellow arrangement, the men of Minus The Bear create a pleasant culmination of lighthearted melody and tireless rhythm.
For Fans Of: Circa Survive, Cursive, These Arms Are Snakes
They say that it is the journey, not the destination, that is most important in life. Seattle's Minus the Bear couldn’t agree more. That is, of course, since the band's recent acquisition of a tour bus. “We’ve paid our dues with the whole band-in-a-van thing,” says bassist Cory Murchy, “If I never have to squeeze into a tightly packed van with five other guys, I’ll be okay with that.
- 10/13/2008
- Pastemagazine.com
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